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3 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 7 JUNE 2026 CULTURE The Cassettes to launch debut EP Sergio, La Mużika at Theatre Next Door LOCAL band The Cassettes are set to release their debut EP, Ser- gio, La Mużika, at Theatre Next Door on 27 June. Formed in 2023, The Cassettes are a party band blending an ec- lectic mix of pop and rock influ- ences. Known for their energetic and unpolished charm, the band has made appearances across a range of local bars, clubs, and venues. Over the last six months, the band has been working on their upcoming EP, Sergio, La Mużi- ka, at Ultralow Studios. PT ETC will open the night, followed by The Cassettes per- forming the EP live in its entirety for the very first time. This project is supported by Arts Council Malta. New Gozo travel guide helps visitors explore the island through its filming history SCENE on Gozo, the definitive set-jetting site for Comino and Gozo, has launched Gozo in a Day: Film & TV Location Guide, a new independent travel guide helping visitors explore Gozo through the dozens of films and TV shows shot on the island. The 84-page full-colour guide, available as a PDF, eBook or paperback, turns Gozo's screen history into a practical one-day route through three of the is- land's most recognisable are- as: Victoria, Dwejra and Mġarr Harbour. It includes more than 80 locations from 40 produc- tions, colour photos, an interac- tive map, practical route notes, suggested routes, along with visitor advice for travellers who want more than a rushed day trip and a few blurry photos. Scene on Gozo began after fans of popular British cozy crime series The Madame Blanc Mys- teries started travelling to Gozo to find the real locations behind the fictional Sainte Victoire and struggled to find accurate or useful information. The site has since grown into a wider Gozo travel and screen-tourism re- source, covering productions filmed on Gozo and Comino alongside practical guides to fer- ries, transport, villages, beaches, events and trip planning. Gozo in a Day: Film & TV Location Guide features loca- tions connected to The Mad- ame Blanc Mysteries, Game of Thrones, Coronation Street, Żejtune, Treasure in Malta and 30-plus other productions filmed on or around Gozo. Kerry Gaffney, founder and ed- itor of Scene on Gozo, said: "Scene on Gozo started be- cause fans of The Madame Blanc Mysteries were coming to Gozo and trying to find the real film- ing locations, but the informa- tion just wasn't available. I want- ed to make the guide I wished existed: practical, accurate and useful on the ground, not just a list of pretty places, and without the phrase 'hidden gem' appear- ing once." The guide is designed for visi- tors staying on Gozo, travellers coming over from Malta for the day, film and TV location fans, and Madame Blanc viewers who want to connect what they have seen on screen with the real Gozo. Gaffney added: "Gozo's screen career is much more interesting and extensive than many realise, boasting a filming history that spans over 70 years. This guide is about helping people turn that into a proper day out, with enough practical detail to make the island easier to explore and enough screen history to make the places feel alive." Gozo in a Day: Film & TV Loca- tion Guide is available now as a PDF, ebook and paperback. STEINWAY & Sons, the world's most prestigious piano manufacturer, has formally ar- rived in Malta. Brincat Pianos marked the milestone on Sat- urday 23 May with an exclu- sive launch event at its Naxxar showroom, officially introduc- ing the brand to the island as its first authorised dealer. The evening brought together distinguished guests from the Steinway & Sons family and figures from Malta's cultural, artistic and business commu- nities, including the Head of Economic Affairs from the Ger- man Embassy. The programme featured an exclusive live per- formance by Steinway artist Maurizio Moretti, whose recital celebrated the extraordinary craftsmanship that has defined the Steinway name for over 170 years. Local pianist Gabi Sul- tana and young pianists Andy Falzon and Emma Kate Mifsud also shared live performances. For Brincat Pianos, the ap- pointment is both a professional and personal landmark. "Bring- ing Steinway & Sons to Malta has taken months of planning and is part of a broader, long- term vision to revolutionise the industry and invest in local culture," says Diane Brincat, founder of Brincat Pianos Ltd. "These are the instruments that grace the world's finest concert halls and conservatories – and from today, they have a perma- nent home on our island." The launch builds on a fami- ly legacy already more than 65 years in the making. Diane's grandfather, Saviour Brincat, played and restored pianos in the 1960s, an interest that in- spired a paint and varnish busi- ness and later expanded into piano retail. Opening their first showroom in Pietà in 1991, the Brincat family continued piano retail operations for decades under the management of Di- ane's father, Gregory, and aunt, Josette, before Diane, as the third generation, formalised the venture as Brincat Pianos Ltd in 2024. Alongside the exclusive Steinway & Sons dealership, the company also makes available pianos from celebrated man- ufacturers C. Bechstein and Blüthner, with a focus on bring- ing quality instruments to mu- sic lovers across Malta's homes and stages. In another first for the island, Brincat Pianos' wide piano portfolio also includes a new, handpicked Steinway Model D Concert Grand Piano, available for event and concert hire. Brincat Pianos operates from a purpose-built space in Naxx- ar, open by appointment and designed as a piano experience centre rather than a conven- tional showroom. Diane's plans also include adding a profes- sional recording studio with- in the facility, in keeping with her wider vision of creating a cultural hub for Malta's music community. "A piano is a personal and long-lasting purchase, often passed down as a family heir- loom," Diane adds. "What mat- ters is finding the right instru- ment within your budget – one that delights you and represents quality. With Steinway & Sons now part of our showroom, we can offer Maltese music lovers something that, until recent- ly, meant travelling abroad to find." For more information or to book an appointment at the Brincat Pianos showroom, Level 2, Mvintage Business Centre, Triq il-Gnien, Naxxar, visit www.brincatpianos.com or call 79208897. Steinway & Sons makes its Maltese debut at Brincat Pianos Ltd